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Ariston Cafe

413 Historic Route 66, Litchfield, IL 62056

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The Ariston Cafe is the perfect stop to grab something to eat. Rich in Route 66 history, this cafe is on the National Register of Historic Places. Make sure to save room for dessert!

Pete Adam started the Ariston Café in nearby Carlinville in 1924. When the Mother Road was rerouted in 1929, Pete leased a new building in Litchfield. The Ariston’s great reputation for service, excellent food, and unbelievable desserts led Pete to relocate across the street in 1935 to his own building that still stands today. The family still offers the same wonderful food and great service that it has for 90 years. It is said to be the oldest café on Route 66. The Ariston was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006 and is in the Route 66 Hall of Fame.

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